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FREE Individualized & Accredited Education for Students in OklahomaTue, 31 Mar 2015 19:02:45 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1Teacher Spotlight: March 2015http://epiccharterschools.org/teacher-spotlight-march-2015/
http://epiccharterschools.org/teacher-spotlight-march-2015/#commentsTue, 31 Mar 2015 18:43:51 +0000http://epiccharterschools.org/?p=10200Georgie Melot This month’s teacher spotlight is celebrating her 19th year of teaching. Her main passion over the years was mathematics but recently she has enjoyed writing instruction. Her greatest reward for teaching is having former students tell her they have chosen to go into the education field due to her positive influence. “I love […]

This month’s teacher spotlight is celebrating her 19th year of teaching. Her main passion over the years was mathematics but recently she has enjoyed writing instruction. Her greatest reward for teaching is having former students tell her they have chosen to go into the education field due to her positive influence.

“I love seeing the growth that students make, knowing that I have helped facilitate that growth. It lets me know that I am making a difference in the life of a child.”

Georgie expressed that teaching at Epic is a joy and a blessing. She has the opportunity to build relationships not only with the student but also with the whole family. She also enjoys the flexibility Epic offers which has given her time to spend with her family.

You should also know…

Georgie is an accomplished seamstress. And, we’re not just talking good with a needle, thread and buttons. This amazing teacher is a published author of a sewing book! She has several pattern creations too. Not only that, Georgie developed a sewing curriculum to teach.

About The Author

Chimene brings a wealth of experience to the Communications Department at Epic Charter Schools. Not only is she a parent to an Epic student, she's also a crafty HTML coder, ballet instructor, Oklahoma certified teacher...and she's fluent in American Sign Language. No...seriously.

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http://epiccharterschools.org/student-spotlights-march-2015/#commentsTue, 31 Mar 2015 15:56:56 +0000http://epiccharterschools.org/?p=10198Flowers are blooming and the days are getting warmer. What a great time to introduce our four March spotlights. Let’s go! Pre-Elementary: Addie Photo Unavailable Not only does Addie go above and beyond, so do her parents according to Addie’s teacher. This family loves to learn and creates lots of hands-on activities to do just […]

]]>Flowers are blooming and the days are getting warmer. What a great time to introduce our four March spotlights. Let’s go!

Pre-Elementary: Addie

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Not only does Addie go above and beyond, so do her parents according to Addie’s teacher. This family loves to learn and creates lots of hands-on activities to do just that. Our pre-elementary spotlight is said to be inquisitive, persistent in her learning, and is always smiling.

Addie’s favorite bedtime story is The Octonauts by MEOMI. She also enjoys playing with her My Little Pony toys. When Addie is in school, her favorite activity is Spelling. Even though her favorite season is winter, she enjoys going to the park. Spring’s the perfect time for the park!

Elementary: Tyler McWhorter

Can you tell what Tyler likes to do by the picture? Our elementary spotlight wants to be a MLB Baseball Player when he’s older and baseball is his favorite sport. When he is not playing baseball or his schoolwork, he likes visiting his grandmother’s. He also likes a good game of Mega Monopoly.

Tyler enjoys learning mathematics and is currently working above his grade level in the subject. His favorite school activity is multiplication flash cards. His teacher also says that he loves to do various projects, extra supplements and is currently involved in the Epic Reads program. Tyler likes that he can do his work at home and at his own pace. Way to go!

Middle School: Judd Earp

Judd is a student of many talents. Piano student, basketball player, member of a 4-H club and hard working farmhand are just some of the activities our middle school student is involved in after his academic studies. His teacher says that not only is he a diligent student, he is ahead in his school and looking to finish early. Judd likes that he can work in school at his pace so he can do the things he loves.

Of course basketball is Judd’s favorite sport. He also like to watch and play sports, P.E. being his favorite school activity. He is very active in 4-H and shows pigs. Judd would like to be an ESPN statistician when he is older.

High School: Jeffrey Kuhlenschmidt

“His work ethic is inspiring”, says Jeffrey’s teacher. Our high school spotlight tackles school with dedication and hard work, having most of his courses already complete. Jeffrey says that he loves his courses and thinks his teacher is always helpful and is the best. His favorite subject is history.

Jeffrey has a variety of activities he enjoys. He plans to be attend college majoring in video game design. It makes sense then that his favorite past time is video games. However, Jeffrey also enjoys reading and doing puzzles. For outdoor activities, he enjoys archery. His dream car is a Mustang.

About The Author

Chimene brings a wealth of experience to the Communications Department at Epic Charter Schools. Not only is she a parent to an Epic student, she's also a crafty HTML coder, ballet instructor, Oklahoma certified teacher...and she's fluent in American Sign Language. No...seriously.

]]>Epic Charter Schools is excited to announce a new Referral Scholarship Contest to our families.

Epic Charter Schools will be awarding FIVE $1,000 scholarships to be deposited into an Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan designed to help our Epic families with post-secondary educational expenses.

The Referral Scholarship Contest begins April 1, 2015 – May 31, 2015. The more NEW STUDENTS your family refers between the contest timeframe the better your chances to win a $1,000 scholarship!

Only one ticket will be awarded per student. Each ticket is based on the grade of the NEW STUDENT who enrolled for the 2015-16 school year.

Join us for one of the coolest promotions Epic has ever rolled out! Share your experience and recruit your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors to join Epic Charter Schools for the 2015-16 school year.

If you have questions or concerns regarding this promotion please contact Chad Dimmick at 405-749-4550 x101 or Whitney Proctor at 405-749-4550 x136.

Four of the winners will be determined by a drawing from the grade levels indicated below:

PreK – 2nd grade

3rd grade – 5th grade

6th grade – 8th grade

9th grade – 12th grade

The remaining scholarship will be awarded to the student with the MOST NEW STUDENT REFERRALS during the contest window; April 1, 2015 – May 31, 2015.

RULES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REFERRAL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

Only students enrolled at Epic Charter Schools are eligible to participate. This contest includes incoming students for the 2015-2016 school year.

Families must refer NEW STUDENTS to Epic Charter Schools between April 1, 2015 – May 31, 2015.A NEW STUDENT must be attending Epic Charter Schools as of Monday, November 16, 2015 for the entry to be valid.

IMPORTANT: For each NEW STUDENT referred during the contest window, the referring students name will be placed in the appropriate grade level drawing.**

Only one ticket will be awarded per student. Each ticket is based on the grade of the NEW STUDENT who enrolled for the 2015-16 school year.**

The drawings will take place on Monday, November 16, 2015.

The winners will be announced on Monday, January 4, 2016.

** If you refer a NEW STUDENT in the 3rd grade, then the referring student’s name will be dropped into the 3rd-5th grade drawing regardless of the grade level of the referring student.

FINE PRINT. READ CAREFULLY.

To be eligible for the scholarship opportunity, you must be attending Epic Charter Schools by the time of the drawing. The drawing will take place Monday, November 16, 2015.

NEW STUDENT means the student has not previously attended Epic Charter Schools.

New enrolling students MUST enter the referring family into the proper field on the enrollment application. They must select Another Student/Parent and then name referring Student/Parent when asked for a reference on the enrollment form. SCREENSHOT PROVIDED BELOW.

About The Author

If Epic Charter Schools has a cheerleader, it's Whitney. She brings spirit, heart, and determination to everything she touches at the school. Her passion for the school is obvious...and it rubs off on anyone she meets.

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http://epiccharterschools.org/biology-i-eoi-bootcamp-video/#commentsThu, 26 Mar 2015 19:36:41 +0000http://epiccharterschools.org/?p=10210This Biology I EOI Bootcamp was recorded live on Wednesday, March 25th, 2015. Instructed by Jillian Bolding, Epic Charter Schools Teacher Support Manager, this set of videos is intended to prepare students for the Biology I EOI test coming up this spring. More sessions for other EOI Bootcamps will be made available later this week as sessions […]

]]>This Biology I EOI Bootcamp was recorded live on Wednesday, March 25th, 2015. Instructed by Jillian Bolding, Epic Charter Schools Teacher Support Manager, this set of videos is intended to prepare students for the Biology I EOI test coming up this spring. More sessions for other EOI Bootcamps will be made available later this week as sessions are recorded.

Access Companion Materials…

PART ONE

PART TWO

Additional EOI Resources

To make our review pages even more beneficial, we’ve linked most standards covered on the EOI Exams to corresponding videos. These videos, while thorough, are sourced from a variety of media outlets including YouTube and are intended for review only – not a replacement for mastery of the standards.

About the End of Instruction Exams (EOIs)

The EOI Tests are mandated by the State of Oklahoma and consist of seven tests – Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, English 2, English 3, Biology and U.S. History. Students MUST PASS Algebra 1 and English 2 plus any two other tests. Various testing windows are available. Right now, Epic offers these tests in January (Winter), April-May (Spring) and June-July (Summer). Required of all Epic Charter Schools students in order to graduate.

High School students in the B-side of the following classes take End-of-Instruction exams: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology I, English II, English III, History.

Oklahoma law currently states that assessments must be taken once the corresponding course of instruction has been completed. In order to meet the federal No Child Left Behind legislation requirements, all students prior to graduating from high school must take the Algebra I, Biology I and English II assessments regardless of whether instruction has been taken, unless otherwise exempt. A total of four tests must passed. (OAC 210:10-13-2)

Some of the information in this section will be a repetition of the information provided for grades 3-8, but is repeated here for clarity and convenience. For those with students in both grades, please read carefully, as there are several differences in testing protocol between the 3-8 and EOI tests.

99 VIEWS

About The Author

Jillian Bolding brings a love for teaching to Epic Charter Schools. It's quite obvious when she's teaching high school science subjects like Biology. It should be since she's our Subject Matter Expert for Science, right? As a Teacher Support Manager, she assists our faculty in navigating the variety of curriculum offered by the school.

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http://epiccharterschools.org/ok-play-childrens-expo/#commentsMon, 23 Mar 2015 14:50:51 +0000http://epiccharterschools.org/?p=10053The OK PLAY! Children’s Expo presented by St. John is Tulsa’s largest children’s event, bringing in both local and regional vendors and educational exhibits. The fourth annual OK PLAY! presents several hands-on, educational exhibits and fun activities for visitors to enjoy – FREE of charge! If you want to know more about Epic Charter Schools and online […]

]]>The OK PLAY! Children’s Expo presented by St. John is Tulsa’s largest children’s event, bringing in both local and regional vendors and educational exhibits. The fourth annual OK PLAY! presents several hands-on, educational exhibits and fun activities for visitors to enjoy – FREE of charge!

If you want to know more about Epic Charter Schools and online education, make sure you visit our booth. We’d love to meet you and tell you all about our public charter school.

OK PLAY! welcomed more than 5,600 visitors to the Cox Business Center in 2013 for a day full of family fun.

Event Details

WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2015

WHERE: Cox Business Center; 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103

TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Event Vendors

Children’s products and clothing

Summer programs/camps

Community services/programs

Parks, activities/events and recreation

Novelties and toys

Educational exhibits

To find out more event details on OK PLAY! Children’s Expo, click here.

About The Author

If Epic Charter Schools has a cheerleader, it's Whitney. She brings spirit, heart, and determination to everything she touches at the school. Her passion for the school is obvious...and it rubs off on anyone she meets.

]]>http://epiccharterschools.org/ok-play-childrens-expo/feed/0Test Anxiety: A Student’s Perspectivehttp://epiccharterschools.org/test-anxiety-student-persepective/
http://epiccharterschools.org/test-anxiety-student-persepective/#commentsFri, 20 Mar 2015 12:56:07 +0000http://epiccharterschools.org/?p=10081“It’s cold and raining outside…and I don’t feel the greatest. I’ve studied weeks on end for this test, but walking into this unfamiliar building feels like I’m walking away from all the knowledge I had stored in my head. I didn’t sleep well the night before, tossing and turning and dreaming of the quadratic formula…and now this… ” Don’t stress […]

“It’s cold and raining outside…and I don’t feel the greatest. I’ve studied weeks on end for this test, but walking into this unfamiliar building feels like I’m walking away from all the knowledge I had stored in my head. I didn’t sleep well the night before, tossing and turning and dreaming of the quadratic formula…and now this… ”

Don’t stress about it. The idea of taking tests can freeze up even the smartest or most confident of students. I’ve been in that situation myself. Test anxiety can get the better of anyone.

My name is Sarah Long and I’m a senior at Epic Charter Schools. I’ve taken all seven of the required End Of Instruction (EOI) exams as well as the ACT and SAT. I have taken the ACT a grand total of six times. How’s that for brutal?

Let me tell you, walking into my Algebra 1 EOI was one of the most nerve-wracking experiences of my life. Last year I finished my last three EOIs and found them so easy in comparison to the first ACT test I had taken just a few weeks before.

Get Prepared.

Know where you feel comfortable.

One of the most important pieces of advice I can give you is to know where you feel comfortable sitting in a room. If watching people distracts you or if you get nervous seeing other students working faster than you, try facing away from as many people as you can. If having your back to the room makes you uncomfortable like it does me, try finding a corner or a spot at the back to lessen that feeling. Standardized tests at the Epic don’t have assigned seating, so take advantage of that and make sure you are comfortable. I guarantee this will help you feel more focused and at ease.

Participate in a test prep session.

Last year, some of the Epic faculty got together and hosted EOI prep sessions where students could review what would be on the test, see the office, and have their questions answered. I took three, and I know they helped me tremendously. I would highly advise you to participate in any of the prep sessions for the tests you’re scheduled to take. It could give you a “leg up” on both the test and the testing environment. Click here to learn about the EOI Bootcamp Series.

Don’t rush yourself.

While taking standardized tests, remember that they are not timed. Relax. Don’t rush through your problems. It’s fine if other kids finish before you. It’s perfectly acceptable to be the last one in the room. It’s more important that you take the time to become calm and collected than it is to finish as soon as possible.

Breathe.

My last piece of advice is to breathe. This may sound silly, but if you freeze up at the thought of a room full of laptops and students, then breathing is probably the last thing on your mind. Breathing deeply and slowly will get more oxygen to your brain, which will help you think better, and it’ll slow your heart rate down, too. If you know the material, the tests aren’t overly complicated, so there is no need to panic over them. I promise.

Do. Your. Best.

Finally, the most important thing I can tell you is to do your best on any test you take. Do. Your. Best. These tests matter. They are important. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. You owe it to yourself to succeed in these tests, so go for it! When you set your mind to accomplish something, don’t let anything get in your way…not even anxiety. While that queasy feeling may not go away completely, it does get better. Once you learn the routine it’s all muscle memory from there. You know the material, so SHOW UP and SHOW OFF!

What are some things that work for you?

Parents and students are welcome to share tips or leave helpful comments for others in our comment section below.

]]>http://epiccharterschools.org/test-anxiety-student-persepective/feed/0Algebra II EOI Bootcamp Videohttp://epiccharterschools.org/algebra-ii-eoi-bootcamp-video/
http://epiccharterschools.org/algebra-ii-eoi-bootcamp-video/#commentsFri, 20 Mar 2015 12:11:38 +0000http://epiccharterschools.org/?p=10111This Algebra II EOI Bootcamp was recorded live on Thursday, March 18th, 2015. Instructed by Epic Charter Schools teacher Tom Schulze, this set of videos is intended to prepare students for the Algebra II EOI test coming up this spring. More sessions for other EOI Bootcamps will be made available later this week as sessions […]

]]>This Algebra II EOI Bootcamp was recorded live on Thursday, March 18th, 2015. Instructed by Epic Charter Schools teacher Tom Schulze, this set of videos is intended to prepare students for the Algebra II EOI test coming up this spring. More sessions for other EOI Bootcamps will be made available later this week as sessions are recorded.

PART ONE

PART TWO

Additional EOI Resources

To make our review pages even more beneficial, we’ve linked most standards covered on the EOI Exams to corresponding videos. These videos, while thorough, are sourced from a variety of media outlets including YouTube and are intended for review only – not a replacement for mastery of the standards.

About the End of Instruction Exams (EOIs)

The EOI Tests are mandated by the State of Oklahoma and consist of seven tests – Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, English 2, English 3, Biology and U.S. History. Students MUST PASS Algebra 1 and English 2 plus any two other tests. Various testing windows are available. Right now, Epic offers these tests in January (Winter), April-May (Spring) and June-July (Summer). Required of all Epic Charter Schools students in order to graduate.

High School students in the B-side of the following classes take End-of-Instruction exams: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology I, English II, English III, History.

Oklahoma law currently states that assessments must be taken once the corresponding course of instruction has been completed. In order to meet the federal No Child Left Behind legislation requirements, all students prior to graduating from high school must take the Algebra I, Biology I and English II assessments regardless of whether instruction has been taken, unless otherwise exempt. A total of four tests must passed. (OAC 210:10-13-2)

Some of the information in this section will be a repetition of the information provided for grades 3-8, but is repeated here for clarity and convenience. For those with students in both grades, please read carefully, as there are several differences in testing protocol between the 3-8 and EOI tests.

]]>http://epiccharterschools.org/algebra-ii-eoi-bootcamp-video/feed/0Scholarship Alert: Pete and Lela Stavros Scholarshiphttp://epiccharterschools.org/scholarship-alert-pete-and-lela-stavros-scholarship/
http://epiccharterschools.org/scholarship-alert-pete-and-lela-stavros-scholarship/#commentsThu, 19 Mar 2015 22:21:08 +0000http://epiccharterschools.org/?p=10088Eligibility Graduating Oklahoma seniors who are children and relatives of Oklahoma firefighters who are members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (active or retired) are eligible. All application materials will be reviewed by the Pete and Lela Stavros Educational Foundation and the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association to verify the applicant’s relationship to an Oklahoma State […]

Graduating Oklahoma seniors who are children and relatives of Oklahoma firefighters who are members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (active or retired) are eligible. All application materials will be reviewed by the Pete and Lela Stavros Educational Foundation and the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association to verify the applicant’s relationship to an Oklahoma State Firefighters Association member.

Award: $1,000.00.

Funds may be used for educational-related expenses such as tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school.

]]>MetroFamily’s Kids Fest unites families, businesses and service providers for a lively, full-of-fun family event in the Oklahoma City area. Be sure to stop by the Epic Charter Schools booth. Talk to a representative and enjoy a cool hands-on activity!

About The Author

If Epic Charter Schools has a cheerleader, it's Whitney. She brings spirit, heart, and determination to everything she touches at the school. Her passion for the school is obvious...and it rubs off on anyone she meets.

]]>We believe it’s important to inform our families of legislative bills that are favorable to charter schools during the legislative session. Recently, two bills, HB 1034 and SB 302, were introduced by Representative Dan Kirby and Senator Kyle Loveless.

House Bill 1034 and Senate Bill 302 are identical and would do the same thing.

Both bills would allow federally recognized Indian Tribes to sponsor Charter Schools anywhere in their Tribal Territory based on the original Treaty the Tribe had with the Federal Government. If passed, Indian Tribes would be able to sponsor Charter Schools in most counties in Oklahoma.

Both bills would give more school choice options to families across Oklahoma. If you support these bills, we encourage you to contact your local legislators.

About The Author

If Epic Charter Schools has a cheerleader, it's Whitney. She brings spirit, heart, and determination to everything she touches at the school. Her passion for the school is obvious...and it rubs off on anyone she meets.